Assistant Professor of Cell Biology

A Ph.D. in Biology or related field
postdoctoral experience

The successful applicant will have a PhD and postdoctoral experience, training in any subdiscipline of eukaryotic cell biology, a research program that addresses fundamental principles of life at the cellular and molecular levels, and a commitment to teaching and research at a master's degree granting institution.

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The Department of Biology at Appalachian State University is a community of 44 faculty who are active in teaching and research, along with a support staff of 6 technicians and 3 administrators. We strive to maintain a faculty with diverse research interests, ranging from molecules to organisms to landscapes. The department currently has over 1000 undergraduate Biology majors and 48 graduate students. The department provides instruction in biology through classroom and laboratory interactions, undergraduate and graduate research experiences, seminars, professional development programs, and career advising through courses and faculty interactions.

The institution and department have facilities to support cutting-edge cellular and molecular research. The Rankin Science Building is home to the William and Ruth Dewel Microscopy Facility, which provides infrastructure for epifluorescence, confocal, scanning electron, and transmission electron microscopy, as well as sample preparation. The Department of Biology also provides access to a shared research space and instrumentation core, including infrastructure for flow cytometry, gel imaging, cell culture, and Illumina sequencing. The department also manages and provides access to a research greenhouse, an on-campus 67-acre nature preserve, and an off-campus 250-acre field site. The department and university support new faculty through a comprehensive Faculty Mentoring Program and Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Student Success. The mechanisms include peer writing circles, pedagogical workshops, and faculty mentoring.

We seek colleagues who are enthusiastic about using research to enhance undergraduate and graduate education and are expected to develop a research program that is competitive for external funding. Applicants with research and teaching interests that complement or synergize with existing research programs and curriculum within the department are especially encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities will include a sophomore-level Cell Biology course, periodic participation in the first-year biology sequence, and the eventual development of an advanced course in the applicant's area of expertise. Departmental and university service includes, but is not limited to, undergraduate advising, curriculum development, and assessment.

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

Applications must include (i) a cover letter that includes information on how the applicant's research and teaching interests will complement and/or synergize with current departmental offerings (2 pages max), (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a research statement that highlights short-term and long-term goals and the involvement of undergraduate and master's student researchers (3 pages max), (iv) a teaching statement that includes philosophy, interests and experience, and mentorship strategies (2 pages max), and (v) the contact information for 3 references (name, address, telephone, email).

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.